Find out how popular the last name Finkbonner is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Finkbonner.

Finkbonner, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Finkbonner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Finkbonner in America

Finkbonner is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Finkbonner surname appeared 135 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Finkbonner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Finkbonner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Finkbonner

The surname Finkbonner has its roots in Germany, where it originated in the late 15th century. The name is derived from the German words "fink," meaning finch, and "bonner," which refers to a person from the city of Bonn. It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who either resembled a finch or was associated with these birds in some way.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Finkbonner name can be found in a 1492 tax record from the town of Worms, where a certain Hans Finkbonner is listed as a resident. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early use and geographical distribution within the German territories.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Finkbonner surname began to spread beyond its initial confines, appearing in various historical records across different regions of Germany. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include Johann Finkbonner (1523-1591), a prominent theologian and scholar from Heidelberg, and Katharina Finkbonner (1570-1632), a well-known herbalist and midwife from Nuremberg.

As the Finkbonner family continued to grow and disperse throughout the centuries, some members eventually made their way to other parts of Europe and beyond. For instance, in the late 18th century, a certain Wilhelm Finkbonner (1765-1843) emigrated from Germany to the United States, where he settled in Pennsylvania and established a successful farming community.

Another notable figure with the Finkbonner surname was Friedrich Finkbonner (1807-1876), a German-born artist who gained recognition for his skillful landscape paintings. His works can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

Throughout its long history, the Finkbonner name has maintained its distinctive German origins and has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, from scholars and artists to farmers and tradespeople. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its connection to the German roots and the symbolic association with the finch bird remains a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Finkbonner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Finkbonner.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Finkbonner was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Finkbonner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Finkbonner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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